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Role: Back End Developer – .NET Core Developer
Contract: 6/30/2025 – 6/15/2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Work Model: Hybrid – Anchor Days: Monday + 2 Flex Days, 8am – 5pm CST
Job Summary:
Our client, a global financial institution headquartered in Chicago, is looking for a skilled .NET Core Developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing and deploying microservices-based applications using .NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes. This role will involve designing, building, and maintaining scalable and high-performance applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of microservices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Develop: Build robust, scalable, and high-performance microservices using C#, .NET Core and Entity Framework Core.
- Integration: Implement messaging systems and event-driven architecture using Kafka.
- Containerization: Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker.
- Orchestration: Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes clusters, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Database Management: Design and optimize SQL Server databases, writing efficient queries and ensuring data integrity.
- Code Review: Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
- Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, QA, and other development teams to ensure smooth delivery of features and services.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues across various environments.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed code, architecture, and workflows.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in .NET Core development, with a focus on microservices architecture.
- Proficiency: Strong knowledge of .Net Core, Entity Framework Core, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Database Skills: Experience working with SQL Server, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
- Cloud Experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS is a plus.
- CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
- Version Control: Proficiency in Git and experience with collaborative version control.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications in .NET, Kubernetes, or related technologies.
- Agile Methodologies – experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Domain: Experience with finance/investment banking domain
- Education: Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Heitmeyer Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to minority status, gender, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.